FCC/053/24 - Conservation and Restoration of Heritage Glasshouses at Newbridge House Demesne, Donabate, North County Fingal
Deadline
31 May
31 May 2024
Deadline
31 May
Conservation and restoration of heritage glasshouses for Fingal County Council
Conservation and restoration of heritage glasshouses for Fingal County Council
Bidder profile
Ideal for firms experienced in heritage conservation and public procurement compliance.
Risks & flags
- Information asymmetry
- Compliance risks
- Timeline compression
Briefing
AI-generated analysis of the documents. Check the official notice and any amendments for current submission details.
1. At a glance
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Buyer | Fingal County Council_371 |
| Title | FCC/053/24 - Conservation and Restoration of Heritage Glasshouses at Newbridge House Demesne, Donabate, North County Fingal for Fingal County Council |
| CPV / category | works / Building Services & Maintenance |
| Estimated value | €not disclosed (eTenders placeholder) |
| Per-year (if multi-year) | not stated |
| Procedure type | not stated |
| Lots | not stated |
| Location | neutral weatherproof IP67 isolator within 1m of the plant location |
| Contract length | not stated |
| Submission deadline | 2024-05-31T11:00:00+00:00 |
| Go-live / start | not stated |
2. Scope of Work
This procurement covered the supply scope described in the tender pack for FCC/053/24 - Conservation and Restoration of Heritage Glasshouses at Newbridge House Demesne, Donabate, North County Fingal for Fingal County Council. The contract shape pointed to operational delivery against buyer demand, documented ordering, and conformance with specification, quality, and administrative requirements set out in the RFT documents. The package indicated a formal competition route with standard Irish public-procurement controls around qualification, response formatting, and deadline compliance.
- Contract title and category indicate supply activity for Building Services & Maintenance under buyer workflows in Fingal County Council_371.
- Submission package must align with the RFT structure published through the buyer's procurement channel.
- Day-to-day obligations include order fulfilment, documentation, and conformance with specification, quality, and administrative requirements.
- Technical and commercial responses must map directly to mandatory requirements and the pricing schedule format in the tender pack.
- Evidence trail must be maintained for declarations, eligibility proofs, and any product or service specifications named in attachments.
- Numerical obligations surfaced in the verified extract: Minimum indemnity limit for Public liability insurance: €6,500,000[7] for any one event, bu; Minimum indemnity limit for Employers’ liability insurance: €13,000,000[8] for any one event; Maximum excess for Public liability: indemnity limit for Employers’ liability insurance: €13,000,000[8] for any one event
The source material indicated that bidders had to ground claims in tender forms and supporting evidence, rather than generic company profiles. Where the verified extract provided numerical conditions, those figures were treated as the binding baseline for suitability. Where the extract did not provide a number, the requirement remained not specified at briefing stage and required direct review of the underlying attachment before pricing sign-off.
3. Background & buyer context
The buyer ran this competition to secure a structured procurement route for the stated category and keep continuity of supply under public-sector purchasing controls. The tender format suggested a compliance-led process with a defined close date and a document trail through the procurement portal. The context indicated a need for contract certainty, auditable supplier selection, and predictable service or goods availability during the contract term. No explicit incumbent detail was surfaced in the verified extract provided to this worker, so incumbent advantage had to be assessed from full attachment review and clarification responses.
4. Eligibility & selection criteria
- Turnover requirement — Turnover Requirement Area of Business/Work: Yearly Turnover arising from the area of work specified: General Construction/Civil Engineering category[16] € 4m
- Insurance
- Public Liability — €6,500,000
- Employer's Liability — €13,000,000
- Professional Indemnity — €6,500,000.00
- Certifications — not specified for this tender
- Past experience — not specified for this tender
- Personnel — not specified for this tender
- Geographic / facility constraints — not specified for this tender
Binding numerical extract used for this section: Minimum indemnity limit for Public liability insurance: €6,500,000[7] for any one event, bu; Minimum indemnity limit for Employers’ liability insurance: €13,000,000[8] for any one event; Maximum excess for Public liability: indemnity limit for Employers’ liability insurance: €13,000,000[8] for any one event
5. Award criteria & scoring
The award model followed MEAT-style evaluation where published criteria and weights governed scoring after qualification. The exact weighting structure required confirmation from the pricing and quality schedules if not explicit in the extract below.
| Criterion | Weight (%) | Sub-criteria | Minimum threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | not stated | not stated | not stated |
| Quality / Technical merit | not stated | not stated | not stated |
Price/quality split: not stated.
6. Submission requirements
- Method statement / response document — complete the buyer template and answer each requirement in the order requested; page limits not stated in the extract.
- CVs — provide role-based CVs where requested; page count not stated.
- Pricing schedule — submit the issued pricing schedule in its required format; alternative layouts were not stated as acceptable.
- Case studies — number and value bands not stated in the extract.
- Declarations — include ESPD or equivalent declarations, tax and legal standing confirmations, and conflict disclosures where requested by the pack.
- Mandatory site visit — not stated in the extract.
- Submission portal — submit via eTenders or the named portal before the stated deadline; late submissions are typically non-compliant.
7. Key dates & process
| Milestone | Date / timing |
|---|---|
| RFT issued | not stated |
| Clarification deadline | not stated |
| Mandatory site visit | not stated |
| Tender deadline (date + time) | 2024-05-31T11:00:00+00:00 |
| Expected award | not stated |
| Contract start | not stated |
| Go-live / mobilisation | not stated |
8. Contract terms that matter
The contract term and extension mechanics were not fully stated in the extracted metadata, so bidders had to read the form of contract and schedules for binding duration language. Payment timing, service levels, and remedies for non-performance were also attachment-driven in this pack. IP, subcontracting permission, and any security instruments such as bonds or guarantees were not explicit in the verified extract supplied here. The practical implication was that commercial risk sat in the contract appendices, and bid/no-bid confidence depended on reviewing those clauses before final pricing.
9. Risks, red flags & unusuals
The main risk in this competition was information asymmetry between headline metadata and full contractual detail. Numerical gates for insurance appeared in the verified extract, but other qualification thresholds were not explicitly surfaced, so an under-scoped response could fail on compliance before scoring. Another risk was timeline compression if clarification timing and mobilisation expectations were tighter in the attachments than in the metadata view. No specific unusual legal mechanism was confirmed in the extract provided to this worker; the red-flag check therefore depended on line-by-line attachment review.
10. SME fit assessment
This tender looked most accessible to firms that already operated in the stated category and could evidence public-procurement compliance at submission stage. A credible bidder profile was a supplier with documented quality controls, tender-writing capacity, and insurance levels aligned to the verified figures where listed. Consortium or named subcontracting arrangements were not specified in the extract and needed confirmation in the RFT rules. Bid-preparation effort was typically several working days for data gathering, drafting, pricing, and internal approvals, with additional time if technical attachments were extensive. Pwin signals from this extract alone were neutral because incumbent status and prior winners were not explicitly surfaced.
11. Where to dig deeper
- Source RFT file(s): FTS-5-v2.6-17-07-2023.pdf, FTS-5-v2.6-17-07-2023.docx
- eTenders CFT ID: not stated
- Clarification contact / portal: [email protected]
- Priority attachments: FTS-5-v2.6-17-07-2023.pdf, FTS-5-v2.6-17-07-2023.docx
This tender has been awarded
- Lambstongue Ltd · 28 May 2025
- Lambstongue Ltd · 12 Aug 2024
Can you bid?
Required certifications
- CE Marking
- CIBSE Guide M compliance
Minimum turnover
€4,000,000
Public liability insurance
€6,500,000
Professional indemnity insurance
€6,500,000
Scoring
Most Economically Advantageous Tender
Price
Quality
Lots (1)
Extensive conservation work on existing glasshouses, reconstruction of 'Melon House', and related site works.
Documents (111)
2210 CORA Newbridge House Glasshouses - 801-T1 Mortar specification 1 of 2.pdf
804.9 KB · Specification
2210 CORA Newbridge House Glasshouses - 802-T1 Mortar specification 2 of 2.pdf
1.4 MB · Specification
4286-JVT-XX-XX-SP-E-0001.pdf
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4286-JVT-XX-XX-SP-M-0001.pdf
1.0 MB · Specification
Newbridge Hse Dem' Glasshouses - Scope of Works & Spec - V.15 - 19th March '24 - BO'D Ref P22-005.pdf
5.6 MB · Specification
FTS-5-v2.6-17-07-2023.docx
104.8 KB · RFT / Invitation to Tender
FTS-5-v2.6-17-07-2023.pdf
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ITT-W2-v2.5-01-08-2023.docx
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ITT-W2-v2.5-01-08-2023.pdf
344.1 KB · RFT / Invitation to Tender
4286-JVT-XX-XX-PS-E-0001.pdf
411.7 KB · Pricing / BOQ / Schedule of Rates
4286-JVT-ZZ-XX-BW-E-001.pdf
462.0 KB · Pricing / BOQ / Schedule of Rates
FCC NBGHaD Restoration Works - Prelims Excel.xlsX
54.9 KB · Pricing / BOQ / Schedule of Rates
FCC NBGHaD Restoration Works Excel.xlsx
131.2 KB · Pricing / BOQ / Schedule of Rates
3.4.1-HS-Works-Contractor-v3.0-28-07-2023.docx
57.4 KB · Contract / Agreement / Terms
MF-1.10-09-04-2020 PSCS.docx
54.4 KB · Contract / Agreement / Terms
MF-1.12-09-04-2020 Collateral Warranty.docx
69.4 KB · Contract / Agreement / Terms
PW-CF5 Agreement A1.docx
35.6 KB · Contract / Agreement / Terms
PW-CF5-v2.7-17-07-2023.pdf
1.2 MB · Contract / Agreement / Terms
2210-CORA - Designers Risk Assessment - Newbridge House Demesne Glasshouses.pdf
101.7 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
3.4.2-HS-PSCS-v3.0-28-07-2023.docx
51.7 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
Appendix-A-Applicants-Self-Declaration-re-Regulation-57 (3).docx
42.1 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
Appendix-B2-Certificate-of-Satisfactory-Project-Execution (3).docx
30.3 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
Appendix-B3-Certificate-of-Satisfactory-Delivery-of-Services (3).docx
29.9 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
MF-1.13-09-04-2020 Rates of Pay.docx
48.8 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
QW-Part-2-v1.0-28-07-2023-2.docx
71.0 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
QW2-Part-1-v2.0-28-07-2023.docx
199.6 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
2210 CORA Newbridge House Glasshouses - 00-T1 General Notes.pdf
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2210 CORA Newbridge House Glasshouses - 100-T1 Key Plan.pdf
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2210 CORA Newbridge House Glasshouses - 101-T1- Proposed superstructure repairs 1.pdf
648.5 KB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
2210 CORA Newbridge House Glasshouses - 102-T1 PHV - Proposed superstructure repairs 2.pdf
1.7 MB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
2210 CORA Newbridge House Glasshouses - 103-T1 PHV - Proposed masonry repairs.pdf
1.6 MB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
2210 CORA Newbridge House Glasshouses - 104-T1 PHV - Proposed general repairs.pdf
2.7 MB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
2210 CORA Newbridge House Glasshouses - 201-T1 PH - Proposed roof repairs.pdf
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2210 CORA Newbridge House Glasshouses - 202-T1 PH - Proposed masonry repairs.pdf
1.8 MB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
2210 CORA Newbridge House Glasshouses - 301-T1 AYV - Proposed roof repairs.pdf
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2210 CORA Newbridge House Glasshouses - 302-T1 AYV - Proposed masonry repairs.pdf
1.1 MB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
2210 CORA Newbridge House Glasshouses - 401-T1 MH - Proposed superstructure.pdf
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2210 CORA Newbridge House Glasshouses - 402-T1 MH - Proposed masonry structure.pdf
1.8 MB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
2210 CORA Newbridge House Glasshouses - 403-T1 MH - Proposed geeral details.pdf
609.6 KB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
2210 CORA Newbridge House Glasshouses - 501-T1 Water tank - Proposed repairs.pdf
1.7 MB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
2210 CORA Newbridge House Glasshouses - 502-T1 Cold Frame - Proposed new structure.pdf
660.0 KB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
2210 CORA Newbridge House Glasshouses - 601-T1 Ivy House - Proposed roof structure.pdf
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2210 CORA Newbridge House Glasshouses - 602-T1 Ivy House - Proposed repair details.pdf
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2210 CORA Newbridge House Glasshouses - 603-T1 Ivy House - Proposed masonry repairs.pdf
1.9 MB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
2210 CORA Newbridge House Glasshouses - 701-T1 Cast iron elements - Proposed repairs.pdf
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2210 CORA Newbridge House Glasshouses - 803-T1 Vegetation Control.pdf
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2210 CORA Newbridge House Glasshouses - Drawing Register 20230714.pdf
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2210-CORA-C-1000-Proposed Drainage Layout.pdf
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2210-CORA-C-1001-Drainage Sections-Sheet01.pdf
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2210-CORA-C-1002-Drainage Sections-Sheet02.pdf
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4286-50-00-L00-DR-JVT-M-0001.pdf
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4286-50-00-L00-DR-JVT-M-0002.pdf
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4286-50-00-L00-DR-JVT-M-0003.pdf
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4286-50-00-L00-DR-JVT-M-0004.pdf
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4286-50-SI-L00-DR-JVT-M-0001.pdf
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4286-60-SI-L00-DR-JVT-EE-0001.pdf
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4286-62-00-L00-DR-JVT-EE-0001.pdf
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4286-62-00-L00-DR-JVT-EE-0002.pdf
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4286-62-00-L00-DR-JVT-EE-0003.pdf
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4286-62-00-L00-DR-JVT-EE-0004.pdf
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4286-JVT-XX-00-DR-E-69-01.pdf
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4286-XX-00-XX-RG-JVT-ME-0001.pdf
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P22-005 - BODA Drawing Register Page 01 - 07.02.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - BODA Drawing Register Page 02 - 19.03.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-01 - Site Location Map - 30.01.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-02 - Site Layout Plan - Survey - 30.01.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-03 - PHV Plan, Elevations & Images - Survey - 30.01.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-04 - PHV Plan, Elevations & Sections - Survey - 30.01.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-05 - PHV Roof Plan, Elevations & Sections - Survey - 30.01.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-06 - PH Plan & Elevations - Survey - 30.01.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-07 - PH Plan, Elevation & Sections - Survey - 30.01.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-08 - PH Roof Plan & Section - Survey - 30.01.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-09 - AYV Plan & Elevations - Survey - 30.01.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-10 - AYV Roof Plan, Elevation & Sections - Survey - 30.01.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-11 - MHV (Ruins) Plan, Sections & Elevations - Survey - 30.01.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-12 - Water Tank Plan, Elevations, Section & Images - Survey - 30.01.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-13 - I.H. Plans, Elevations, Sections & Images - Survey - 30.01.2024.pdf
1.8 MB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
P22-005 - T-14 - Site Layout Plan - Demolitions & Removals - 30.01.2024.pdf
577.8 KB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
P22-005 - T-15 - P.H.V. Plans, Elevations & Images - Demolitions & Removals - 30.01.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-16 - P.H.V. Elevations, Sections & Images - Demolitions & Removals - 30.01.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-17 - P.H. Plans & Elevations - Demolitions & Removals - 30.01.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-18 - P.H. Sections - Demolitions & Removals - 30.01.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-19 - A.Y.V. Plans, Elevations, & Sections - Demolitions & Removals - 30.01.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-20 - M.H.V. Plan, Sections & Elevations - Demolitions & Removals - 30.01.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-21 - I.H. Plan, Sections & Elevations - Demolitions & Removals - 30.01.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-22 - Site Layout Plan - Proposed - 12.03.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-24 - P.H.V. Plan, Elevations & Images - Proposed - 12.03.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-25 - P.H.V. Plan, Elevations & Sections - Proposed - 12.03.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-26 - P.H.V. Roof Plan, Sections & Schedules - Proposed - 12.03.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-27 - P.H. Plans & Elevations - Proposed - 19.03.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-28 - P.H. Plans, Elevation & Sections - Proposed - 19.03.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-29 - P.H. Roof Plan, Section & Schedules - Proposed - 19.03.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-30 - A.Y.V. Plans & Elevations - Proposed - 30.01.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-31 - A.Y.V. Roof Plan, Elevation, Sections & Schedules - Proposed - 30.01.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-32 - M.H. Plans & Elevations - Proposed - 12.03.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-33 - M.H. Sections & Schedules - Proposed - 12.03.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-34 - Cold Frames Plans, Elevations & Sections - Proposed - 07.02.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-35 - Ivy House Plan, Elevations & Sections - Proposed - 07.02.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-36 - Water Tank Plan, Elevations, Section & Images - Proposed - 19.03.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-40 - Details Sheet 01 - Proposed - 05.03.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-41 - Details Sheet 02 - Proposed - 07.02.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-42 - Details Sheet 03 - Proposed - 07.02.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-43 - Details Sheet 04 - Proposed - 07.02.2024.pdf
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P22-005 - T-44 - Details Sheet 05 - Proposed - 07.02.2024.pdf
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NHD - Glasshouses PSHP (Draft V.9) 07th Feb '24 - BO'D Ref P22-005.pdf
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4286-JVT-XX-XX-SC-M-0002.xlsx
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Appendix-B1-List-of-Previous-Works-Projects-which-is-CEE (3).docx
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Appendix-D2-QW2-Letter-of-Undertaking-re.-Bond.docx
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Brexit and Uk based Insurers.pdf
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FCC Additional Information August 2023.pdf
138.9 KB · Clarification / Addendum
NBGHaD Volume C Pricing Document - 10.04.2024.pdf
5.9 MB
Original notice text
This tender involves the conservation and restoration of heritage glasshouses at Newbridge House Demesne, focusing on compliance with specifications and quality standards set by Fingal County Council.
AI analysis updated 4 months ago
Deadline
31 May
Buyer
Fingal County CouncilLocation
Newbridge House Demesne, Donabate, North County Fingal
Procedure
Open
Clarification
22 May 2024
eTenders ID
3505230
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